Hey All! Have timetabled my next FTP test for 1st to start the year right :wink: Just wondered if anyone had any suggestions for day before workouts? Ideally would love to just get a few mins around threshold or just above to prime the system… FYI: have tended to use 20 minute test lately- alway…

Timely question as I was wondering the same this morning. The plans have 3 endurance rides the week before for all the low volume plans, so that is my schedule, but I had a week off for surgery so I wonder if I need some intensity before the test.

I usually have complete rest the day before or if I do feel like spinning I’ll just do Recess -4 . It sounds like you’re looking for more of a primer, so I think Laurel or Pahrah might be something you check out.

If you are doing the 20 min test it has a clearing workout built into it already, so I would personally suggest a day off or something light around 45-55% of ftp

Was wondering this too. Tomorrow is my scheduled off day but then Tuesday I have a ramp test going into SSB HV 2. Just spent a week at endurance, thinking maybe a little taste at threshold and VO2 might prime me a bit better. Or would taking a day off or doing a short 50% FTP ride be smarter as it…

I’d always do an opener the day before a ride or race that’s important to me. Personally my go to ride is Truuli +1

I was tempted to do a workout the day before my ramp test even though nothing was scheduled. I ended up taking it off and don’t think it affected the results. Of course, I’ll never know for sure if it was a good call or not, however I don’t think I would have seen much of a difference had I complete…

Might have a crack at Truuli as well, but eyeing up the -1 version instead…

You might consider one of the regular openers. [image] [FAQ] Openers & Priming Workouts, Prior to Race Day Racing Recommended 24 hours prior to your event, to prepare physiologically (body) as well as psychologically (mind). (aka Opener, Primer) [TR-02] Use to preced…

Nailed it! Thanks Chad - once again!! :pray:t2:

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mcneese.chad December 30, 2018, 5:42pm 10

You might consider one of the regular openers.

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